11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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How to Politely Talk About Things You Don't Like in English
Everyone has things they love and other things they don't. But when talking about things you don't like, it can...
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How to Use "Enough" Like a Native Speaker
"Enough" is used often in daily conversations, so understanding its different forms will give your English fluency a big boost....
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How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Hit"?
When you hear "hit," do you think of a verb or noun first? Like other simple English words, "hit" is...
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How to Agree and Disagree in English
Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do...
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"Though" / "Although" / "Even Though": What's the Difference?
English learners may have a hard time understanding the differences between "though," "although" and "even though." They sound similar, but...
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Topic Focus: How to Sound Polite in English
Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language. This post collects articles...
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22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts
You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
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How and When to Use the Passive Voice
Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
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English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...
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10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
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Focus on Fluency: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...
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"Could You" vs "Would You": What's the Difference?
As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...
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16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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18 Ways to Respond in a Conversation Besides "Uh-Huh"
When you’re having a conversation, how do you show your partner that you’re listening? People often make special sounds (“Uh-huh”...
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